Tag Archives: Florida Personal Injury Lawyer
Jacksonville Eye Doctor Faces Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
A Jacksonville eye doctor faces a medical malpractice lawsuit after he allegedly operated on the wrong eye of one of his patients. The lawsuit alleges in 2014 the doctor at the Orange Park Surgery center began the surgical procedure on the patient’s right eye when it was actually the left eye that needed treatment…. Read More »
Investigation Reveals Miami Area Nursing Homes Committed Abuse, Paid Thousands In Federal Fines
Analysis by a South Florida based new agency recently conducted a review of hundreds of Miami area nursing homes, focusing on reports of elder abuse and neglect, federal fines, and Medicare ratings. According to FloridaBulldog.org, a search of Medicare.gov’s nursing home grades revealed 10 nursing homes in the Miami area received the department’s lowest… Read More »
Injuries in Tri-Rail Crash
Recently, 22 people were injured when the Tri-Rail train they were riding in collided with a disabled garbage truck. The train was traveling northbound when it collided with the garbage truck near 6th Avenue South in Lake Worth. The accident took place just before 7 AM as the morning commute began. The force of… Read More »
Cocaine Toxicity Blamed In Tampa Plane Crash
A recent report by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) asserts the presence of cocaine in the pilot’s system was to blame for the crash that killed himself and his 15 year-old daughter. The tragic crash occurred in March 2014 while the pilot, his daughter, and the daughter’s friend were on their way from… Read More »
Family Of West Palm Beach Man Killed At Sewage Treatment Plant Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The family of a man who drowned in a sewage treatment tank at the East Central Regional Water Reclamation Facility recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the cities of city of West Palm Beach, Riviera Beach, Lake Worth, and Palm Beach. The suit claims the man’s death could have been prevented had safety… Read More »
Florida Supreme Court Upholds Consumer Expectation Test Over Risk Utility Test in Product Liability Cases
In late October, the Florida State Supreme Court reached a decision upholding the use of the “consumer expectations test” in some product liability cases. The consumer expectations test is used to determine whether or not the user of a product should expect it to be dangerous if used in the correct way. This ruling… Read More »
Understanding Negligent Use of Jet Skis or Boats Resulting in Injury
Florida is one of the premiere destinations for vacationing in the entire world. People travel from around the United States as well as from abroad to enjoy the lush beaches, beautiful everglades, and warm weather that are enjoyed extensively by Florida residents. One of the popular places for tourists to populate is the many… Read More »
How to Prevent Dog Bites
Every year, nearly 4.5 million people across the country are bitten by dogs, and over three-quarters of children who receive these bites are caused by dogs that they are very familiar with. Over half of all dog bites happen to children between the ages of five and nine years old, so educating parents and… Read More »
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Palm Beach Deputy
Recently, the wrongful death civil lawsuit began in federal court against a Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office deputy who is accused of using unnecessary force in the death of a local man. On one side, the man’s family says that the deputy shot their loved one once he was already subdued. On the other side,… Read More »
Multiple Semi-Truck Accident Injures One, Causes Traffic Nightmare
A section of roadway on Interstate 95 was closed down for several hours on Tuesday after three semi-trucks were involved in an accident early that morning. According to the police, at around 5:10 a.m. two commercial trucks collided with one another on I-95 northbound near State Road 16. One of the eighteen wheelers, carrying… Read More »